The Masters -- Thursday -- 4 PM EDT

A great start for Rory McIlroy:

1. R. McIlroy (NIR): -7 (18 holes)
T2. M. Kuchar: -4 (18)
T2. S. Garcia (ESP): -4 (16)
T4. R. Fisher (ENG): -3 (18)
T4. B. Snedeker: -3 (18)
T4. C. Schwartzel (RSA): -3 (15)
T4. K.T. Kim (KOR): -3 (14)
T4. Y.E. Yang (KOR): -3 (12)

Woods shot a one-under par 71. He is tied for 20th place.

Mickelson is even par through seven holes.